Budget Administrator 2

Job Title

Join the Office of Management and Finance as a key member of the Planning and Budget team, supporting complex budgets, multiple funding sources, and strategic financial planning.

Job Description

Make an impact behind the scenes of public health! If you're detail-oriented, analytical, and ready to help ensure sound financial management for the Louisiana Department of Health, we encourage you to apply!

Minimum Qualifications

Eight years of experience in budget development or analysis, accounting, auditing, policy planning, procurement, contracts or grants management, project management, statistical analysis, or financial services; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in budget development or analysis, accounting, auditing, policy planning, procurement, contracts or grants management, project management, statistical analysis, or financial services; OR A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in budget development or analysis, accounting, auditing, policy planning, procurement, contracts or grants management, project management, statistical analysis, or financial services; OR An advanced degree in business administration, accounting, finance, public administration, or statistics plus four years of experience in budget development or analysis, accounting, auditing, policy planning, procurement, contracts or grants management, project management, statistical analysis, or financial services. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Directs, plans, and coordinates budget activities for assigned program offices, ensuring effective management of complex programs and multiple funding sources.
• Reviews and analyzes agency budget requests, making recommendations and revisions to ensure alignment with the Department's overall budget plan and legislative requirements.
• Establishes and monitors budget development standards, policies, guidelines, and timelines to promote consistency, compliance, and effective budget management.
• Monitors agency revenues and expenditures, evaluates financial trends and projected status, and recommends corrective actions as needed to maintain approved budgets.
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to agency personnel on budget development, LaGov financial tracking systems, and cost identification.
• Serves as a liaison with the Division of Administration, Office of Planning and Budget, legislative staff, and other stakeholders regarding budget information, issues, and potential resolutions.
• Analyzes strategic and operational plans and develops financial reports, statistical analyses, projections, and performance measures to support effective program planning and performance-based budgeting.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Secretary / Planning and Budget / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This is a promotional opportunity open only to current permanent employees in a classified position with Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Secretary.

Cost Center: 3071061000

Position Number(s): 50394077

Benefits

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at

Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at

Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor. State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others